Lesson 3 :

FAMOUS FILIPINOS IN THE

FIELD OF SCIENCE
10 OUTSTANDING FILIPINO SCIENTISTS
WHO HAVE MAD SIGNIFICANT
CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINE
SCIENCE
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Ramon Cabanos Barba

• He is recognized for his significant contributions to
Philippine Agriculture through Horticulture.
• He developed methodologies in physiology and
plant breeding using tissues of many horticultural
crops.
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Josefino Cacas Comiso

• He studies global climate and environmental
changes as observed from space.
• He works on observing the characteristics of
Antarctica by using satellite images.
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Jose Bejar Cruz Jr.

• He is a noted control theorist and a distinguished
professor of Engineering on the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• He is also known internationally in the field of
Electrical Engineering.
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Lourdes Jansuy Cruz

• She is known as the sea snail venom specialist.
• She was lauded for her research on Conus
Geographus, a marine snail in the Philippines.
• Their research paved the way toward finding
practical uses for Conotoxins leading to
breakthroughs in neuroscience and medicine.
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Fabian Millar Dayrit

• Research on herbal medicine.
• He is known for his phytochemical work for the
development of lagundi as part of the National
Integrated Research Program on medicinal plants.
• He has worked on other important natural products
including medicinal plants, coconut oil, and
carrageenan.
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Rafael Dineros Guerrero

• Research on tilapia culture.
• He was recognized because of his scientific and
technical contributions to the growth of Sex
Reversal and Hatchery Techniques.
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Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr.

• Inventing the meconium drug testing.
• He is a Filipino medical doctor known for his
researches on pediatrics.
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Lilian Formalejo Pateña

• Research on plant biotechnology.
• She developed tissue culture for garlic production,
discovered a breed of calamansi and seedless
pomelo and discovered micro propagation which
established the banana industry in the Philippines.
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Mari-jo Panganiban Ruiz

• An outstanding educator and graph theorist.
• He is known locally and internationally as an expert
in graph theory and operations research.
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Gregory Ligot Tangonan

• Research in the field of communications technology.
• He worked for over 32 years of impressive
experience in Hughes Research Laboratory.
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Caeser Saloma
• Internationally renowned physicist.
• He is recognized for his outstanding researches and
accomplishments in the field of instrumentation
physics.
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Edgardo Gomez
• He is famous in marine science.
• He led pioneering research works on invertebrate
zoology, coral reef science and assessment, and
invertebrate aquaculture.
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William Padolina
• Chemistry and president of National Academy of
Science and Technology (NAST) – Philippines.
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Angel Alcala
• Marine science.
• He helped the Philippines increase and preserve
marine biodiversity, including fisheries.
Thank You!
QUIZ
1. Established schools for boys and girls, beginning of formal

science and technology in the Philippines.

2. Development of science and technology of the Philippines is

shaped by several factors and influences.

3. It is the era when mineral resources were explored and exploited.

4. Scientific knowledge is observed in planting crops, taking care of

animals, food production, and medicinal uses of plants.

5. It is the era when transportation and communication systems were

improved.
6. It is the premiere science and technology body in the country

charge with the twin mandate of providing central direction,

leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological

activities.

7. It is otherwise known as the Science Act of 1958.

8. It covers the public sector measures designed for the creation,

funding, support, and mobilization of scientific and technological

resources.

9. Acronym of NRCP.

10. She is known as the sea snail venom specialist.

11. He worked for over 32 years in the Hughes Research Laboratory.

12. He is recognized for his outstanding researches and

accomplishments in the field of instrumentation physics.

13. He is known internationally in the field of electrical engineering.

14. He helped the Philippines increase and preserve marine

biodiversity.

15. She was lauded for her research on Conus geographus.

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